My mom and I were driving out of the mall today. As we approached the stop sign to turn on to the main road out of the parking lot, there stood a homeless man holding up a sign that read “I hope you never have to do this”. I have to say, those words really tugged at my heart. I often say “in a New York minute, everything can change”. I should know. My life is very different that it was only six years ago.
We drove out of the mall. I didn’t say anything to my mom but I drove all the way to the main Road. I turned right, then turned right again. My mom asked “where are we going?” I replied “don’t ask. You’ll only make fun of me”. I drove back to the mall parking lot and stopped where that man was. He was not only freezing but I could tell he had been crying. I told him I didn’t have any cash on me but would be happy to buy him a meal and some coffee. He said “yes. Thank you!” I drove across the street to McDonald’s and bought him two meals and some coffee. When I returned and handed him his bag he looked at me in awe saying “oh my god! Thank you”. I then handed him his coffee. My heart went out to him as I could see him tear up. He thanked me again and said “I love you”.
I’m sharing this story tonight because I’d like to encourage others to have a heart and do your best to show compassion to others. You won’t always be greeted with the same love and gratitude this man showed to my mother and I but what you will be greeted with is a sense of peace knowing you helped someone in need. There are no guarantees in life. You never know when you might find yourself standing at a mall parking lot holding up a sign that says “I hope this never happens to you!” It will Be then that you will find yourself hoping someone will stop and lend a helping hand.
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What a lovely gesture of random kindness – more of that is needed in this world!
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Agreed. We do need more kindness in the world. I have had many opportunities to bless others. It’s been a blessing in my life. Oddly I can never hear god. Maybe I choose not to however, when it comes to helping those in need, there’s always a tugging at my heart and a gut feeling to help someone I encounter. Today was no different. I wrote the following blog in 2014. I thought I’d share it with you. Thank you for reading
https://fiercefabulousfunny.com/2015/02/11/james-2-10-14/
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Dear Velma, thank you for sharing this wonderful story with me. It touch my heart! We don’t always have to hear His voice, but when you feel that tugging at your heart strings, that’s when He is talking to you, and you hear him loud and clear.
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You’re welcome. I do hear him loud and clear when it comes to helping others. I wish I heard him when it comes to my own life. 😇
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Perhaps, this is His purpose for you, to help others? It’s not for us to understand His plans, but maybe He is sure that you can take of yourself, as long as you believe that He equipped you for it, and He certainly did!
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What a great way to look at things. Maybe you’re right. Thank you
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My pleasure, darling! We believe that He never creates problems without first creating solutions for them. Once you believe that the solution is there and start actively looking for it, you’ll hear His approval by helping you along the way. Blessings to you!
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Thank you. You are so right. Sending blessing to you too
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Amen
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Amen my friend
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